Happy Birthday Mom!

Today's my mom's 76th birthday. And I'm celebrating from afar. It's difficult not living in the same area as my parents. Although Chicago isn't that far from St. Louis, it's not the same as living close.

My mom is an amazing woman. Having grown up in a different time, she rose above her circumstances and did the unthinkable and moved away from her hometown of Marion IL to the big city--Chicago! I've always admired her strength and courage to forge a new home in a strange city.

So today, I'm celebrating her birth. She's given me so much--my light skin, blonde hair, intelligence and quirky way of viewing the world. Most of all, however, she's given me a solid foundation of faith. My mom loves Jesus, no doubt about it.

Happy Birthday, Mom. I love you.

Your Baby Girl,
~Cheryl